# CPU High Core Temp

**URL:** <https://community.frame.work/t/cpu-high-core-temp/75369>\
**Category:** Framework Laptop 16\
**Tags:** framework-laptop-16-amd-7040, gaming, windows, graphics-module-amd-rx7700s\
**Created:** [September 19, 2025, 3:49am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/cpu-high-core-temp/75369 "2025-09-19T03:49:04Z")\
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**Author:** ![James3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b5e925/32.png) [@James3](https://community.frame.work/u/James3)\
**Post date:** [September 20, 2025, 7:24am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/cpu-high-core-temp/75369/6 "2025-09-20T07:24:20Z")

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> [@Framework 16 laptop: override 'AC power' performance mode to NOT max CPU?](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-16-laptop-override-ac-power-performance-mode-to-not-max-cpu/75223/11):
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> Most likely not. The FW16s shipped with LM were pre-orders. The manufacturing process switched to PTM7958 during the last few pre-order batches, if memory serves. To be certain, check your FW16’s serial number: [[source](https://knowledgebase.frame.work/where-can-i-find-the-serial-number-for-my-framework-device-Hy4f8Jet)] or sudo hwinfo --bios or perhaps sudo dmidecode -t chassis [[source](https://community.frame.work/t/where-is-the-serial-number/68126)] [image] If the 11th, 12th and 13th digits are less than 444, the machine was shipped with liquid metal; greater than 444, it shipped with PTM. Early Framework Laptop 16 devices (seri…

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